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Mohun Bagan Wins ISL 2024-25

Mohun Bagan Super Giant made history by winning the 2024-25 Indian Super League (ISL) title with a 2-1 victory over Bengaluru FC at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata. This victory was special for multiple reasons: it was the first time an ISL final was won at home, and Mohun Bagan became the first team to achieve a season double by securing both the ISL title and the ISL League Shield.

Key Match Highlights

Date & Venue

  • Date: April 13, 2025
  • Venue: Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata

Mohun Bagan’s Victory

  • Final Score: Mohun Bagan 2 – 1 Bengaluru FC
  • Key Scorers: Jason Cummings, Jamie Maclaren
  • Own Goal: Alberto Rodriguez (Bengaluru FC)

Match Timeline

First Half

  • Early chances for both teams, with Anirudh Thapa’s blocked shot and Ryan Williams’ attempts saved by Vishal Kaith.
  • Bengaluru FC dominated possession in midfield.
  • Several close calls with Edgar Mendez and Sunil Chhetri trying but failing to break the deadlock.

Second Half

  • 49th minute: Bengaluru FC took the lead after Alberto Rodriguez’s own goal from a Williams cross.
  • Penalty Incident (69th minute): A handball by Chinglensana resulted in a penalty for Mohun Bagan, but Cummings and Sahal missed golden chances.
  • 96th minute: Jamie Maclaren scored the match-winner after intercepting a pass from Greg Stewart and slotted it past Gurpreet.

Final Moment

  • Bengaluru FC had a chance with Sunil Chhetri’s free-kick, but it went over the bar.
  • Mohun Bagan held onto their lead and clinched their first-ever ISL final win at home.

Tactical Changes

  • Mohun Bagan’s Substitutes
  • Greg Stewart came on for Jason Cummings and provided the assist for Maclaren’s goal.

Historical Significance

  • This victory made Mohun Bagan the first team to win the ISL title at home and achieve a season double (League Shield + ISL Trophy).
  • The Mariners became the first team in ISL history to win the title at home, marking a historic achievement for the club and its fans.
Summary/Static Details
Why in the news? Mohun Bagan Wins ISL 2024-25
Venue Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata
Winning Team Mohun Bagan Super Giant
Score Mohun Bagan 2-1 Bengaluru FC
Key Players (Mohun Bagan) Jason Cummings, Jamie Maclaren
Key Players (Bengaluru) Sunil Chhetri, Ryan Williams
Historical Achievement First team to win ISL final at home and achieve season double
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